CRCT TESTING TIPS

FOR TEACHERSTO ASSIST STUDENTS

PRESENTED BY:Mrs. Kia Harris & Dr. Omar Wray

2009 CRCT Testing ScheduleWednesday

April 15, 2009Reading Section 1 (25

items)Section 2 (25 items)

45-60 minutes45-60 minutes

ThursdayApril 16, 2009

Language Arts

Section 1 (30 items)Section 2 (30 items)

45-60 minutes45-60 minutes

TuesdayApril 21, 2009

Math Section 1 (35 items)Section 2 (35 items)

45-60 minutes45-60 minutes

WednesdayApril 22, 2009

Science Section 1 (35 items) Section 2 (35 items)

45-60 minutes45-60 minutes

ThursdayApril 23, 2009

Social Studies

Section 1 (35 items)Section 2 (35 items)

45-60 minutes45-60 minutes

Remember This Testing Tip

Tip # 1

Don’t waste your energy being nervous!

RELAXand do your best!!!!

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Tip #2READ ALL OF THE DIRECTIONS

BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE QUESTION.

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Tip #3

Read the whole question and

All possible answers before

marking your answer.

EXAMPLE Directions: Read the following and choose the

BEST possible answer in the area of Georgia History.

Atlanta is:a) Known as the Peach Stateb) The capital of Georgiac) The largest city in the nationd) A state

Remember This Testing Tip!Tip #4

ANSWER EVERY

QUESTION! IF YOU DON’T KNOW

THE ANSWER

MAKE AN EDUCATED

GUESS

Remember This Testing Tip! Tip #5

Process of EliminationEliminate the answers that you

KNOW are incorrect and choose from the remaining answers.

Remember This Testing Tip! Tip #6

Concentrate!Do not allow yourself to be distracted by noises or movements around you.

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Tip #7

While taking the test, you should match the number on the Answer Document to the

item in the test booklet.

Remember This Testing Tip! Tip # 8

Be sure to fill in the circle on you Answer Sheet.

Neatly and Completely.

Remember This Testing Tip!Tip # 9

Know how much time you have to complete each section. Pace

yourself so that you finish each test.

Remember This Testing Tip!Tip #10

Use ALL of the time you are given. If you have 60 minutes to finish a test,

use ALL 60 minutes.

Students Should Be Comfortable Test Tip # 11

Students should dress appropriately. Clothing should be worn in layers.

Students should bring an extra jacket or sweater in case they become cool.

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Tip # 12

GO TO BEDAT A REASONABLE TIME EACH NIGHT

BEFORE TESTING

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Tip #13

Eat a good breakfast.Skipping breakfast is not ideal;

neither is overeating.

CRCT LINKSODYSSEY- Students can log onto

odyssey by going to www.douglas.k12.ga.us and then

clicking on the Odyssey link.OAS- Online Assessment System

can be used to practice CRCT skills. www.georgiaoas.org

USER NAME: GTID NUMBERPASSWORD: STUDENT

RememberDon’t Leave any answers BLANK